Specialising in rare and collectable titles, this collection celebrates the golden age of crime writing alongside modern classics of suspense and intrigue.
Specialising in rare and collectable titles, this collection celebrates the golden age of crime writing alongside modern classics of suspense and intrigue.
Phoebe Atwood Taylor
Phillip Conde
Francis D Grierson
Phoebe Atwood Taylor
John Crozier
Edgar Box
Bruce Graeme
Rex Stout
Ellery Queen
C Daly King
Ralph Trevor
Sydney Horler
C St John Sprigg
Trevor Wallace
L F Hay
Shelley Smith
Johnston McCulley
Rex Stout
Mabel Seeley
M G Eberhart
Agatha Christie
J Jefferson Farjeon
Rex Stout
J Jefferson Farjeon
Patricia Moyes
Patricia Moyes
Nigel Mackenzie
Patricia Wentowrth
Patricia Wentowrth
Selwyn Jepson
Selwyn Jepson
Elizabeth Corbett
Step into the shadows of mystery with our hand-curated Crime & Detective Fiction collection, available exclusively through William Collins Rare Books.
From early detective stories and hard-to-find first editions, to vintage paperbacks with striking artwork, each book has been carefully selected for its literary importance, condition, and collectability. Expect to find works from renowned authors who shaped the genre alongside hidden gems waiting to be rediscovered by discerning collectors.
Whether you’re a lifelong enthusiast of crime literature, a serious rare book collector, or simply drawn to the thrill of a finely plotted mystery, this collection offers a chance to own pieces of literary history. Every volume reflects the craft and atmosphere that have kept readers turning pages late into the night for more than a century.
At William Collins Rare Books, we believe that every story has a legacy and in crime and detective fiction, that legacy is one of suspense, wit, and unforgettable characters.
